Levendosky, Charles

Charles Levendosky was a poet and a journalist. He received a degree in physics in 1958 and a degree in mathematics in 1960, both from the University of Oklahoma. He received his masters degree in education in 1963 from New York University. He moved to Casper, Wyoming in 1972 to work for the "Casper Star-Tribune" as a columnist. He became the editor of the editorial page in 1982. His weekly column was distributed by the "New York Times" wire service and appeared in more than 225 newspapers in the United States. His columns earned him a reputation as an expert on first amendment issues. He was also editor of "Cyber Tribune" web site. The web site discussed civil rights, press censorship and the right to free speech. In addition to his career in journalism he was also a published poet. In 1988 Governor Mike Sullivan selected him as Wyoming's Poet Laureate.

From the description of Charles Levendosky papers, 1960-2003. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 61164609